Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2 Foreword......................................................... 2Contact.Info.................................................... 2Machine.Data.Sheet....................................... 3Identification................
Page 4 - foreword; INTRODUCTION; Contact Info
-2- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw if you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below: grizzly industrial, inc. C / o technical documentation Manager p.o. Box 2069 Bellingham, Wa 98227-2069 We stand behind our machines. if you have any service questi...
Page 5 - SWIVEL HEAD; Machine Data Sheet
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -3- The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 7/8/2008 and represents our most recent product specifications. Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. PAGE 1 OF 2 Model...
Page 7 - Identification
G9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -5- Figure 1. The Model G9742. Identification A A. Blade Tension Knob B. Blade Guide Knob C. Blade Guides D. Pulley Cover E. Heavy Duty Motor F. Hydraulic Cylinder and Feed Rate Dial G. ON/OFF Push-Button Switch Assembly H. Table Angle Scale I. Cast Iron S...
Page 8 - Safety Instructions for Machinery
-6- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Safety Instructions for Machinery !,7!93 53% (%!2).' 02/4%#4)/. 7(%. /0%2!4).' -!#().%29BVX]^cZgn cd^hZ XVc XVjhZ eZgbVcZci ]ZVg^c\adhh# 7%!2 02/0%2 !00!2%, 9D CDI lZVgaddhZXadi]^c\!\adkZh!cZX`i^Zh!g^c\h! dg _ZlZagn i]Vi XVc XViX] ^c bdk^c\ eVgih# LZVg...
Page 11 - SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS; NOTICE
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -9- Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before com- pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power until instructed later in this manual. 110/220V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS full Load A...
Page 13 - Inventory
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -11- Inventory After. all. the. parts. have. been. removed. from. the..box,.you.should.have.the.following.items: Box 1: (figure 3) Qty A. . Base............................................................ 1 B. . Front.Panel....................................
Page 14 - Site Considerations
-12- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw figure 5. Minimum working clearances. floor Load refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight and footprint specifications of your machine. some floors may require additional reinforcement to support both the machine and operator. Working Clearances...
Page 15 - feet
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -13- Cabinet, Wheels & feet This. bandsaw. is. shipped. with. four. rubber. feet.with.posts.and.two.wheels.with.an.axle..It.is.your.option. to. install. four. rubber. feet. if. you. do. not.need. to. move. the. bandsaw,. or. install. the. axle.and. whe...
Page 17 - Stop Adjustment; Squaring Vise to
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -15- Shipping Strap & Stop Adjustment To. ensure. that. your. bandsaw. arrives. without.damage. to. the. hinge. system,. a. shipping. strap.was. installed.. After. removing. the. shipping. strap,.you. will. have. to. make. a. series. of. adjustments,.b...
Page 18 - Iron Stop; Off Button Lever
-16- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Chip Tray & Cast Iron Stop The.chip.tray.directs.small.workpieces.into.a.buck-et. when. the. cut. is. complete.. The. cast. iron. stop.allows.you.to.repeat.cuts.at.the.same.length. To install the chip tray and cast iron stop: 1. . Position.the.chi...
Page 19 - pulley Cover
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -17- pulley Cover figure 17. .Positioning.the.pulley.cover. figure 18. .Belt.tension.knob. To install the pulley cover: 1. . UNPLUG.THE.BANDSAW! 2. . Position. and. rotate. the. pulley. cover. into. place.as.shown.in. figure 17 . 3. . Install.the.two. 1 ⁄ ...
Page 20 - Test Run; Recommended
-18- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Starting the machine: 1. . Read.the.entire.instruction.manual. 2. Make.sure.all.tools.and.foreign.objects.have.been.removed.from.the.machine. 3. . Put. on. safety. glasses. and. secure. loose. clothing.or.long.hair. 4. . Raise.the.bandsaw.by.the.handl...
Page 21 - Operation Safety; SECTION 4: OpERATIONS; Blade Speed
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -19- Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine. Loose hair and cloth- ing could get caught in machi...
Page 22 - Blade Selection
-20- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blade Selection The.chart.below.is.a.basic.starting.point.for.choos-ing. blade. type. based. on. teeth. per. inch. (TPI). for.variable.tooth.pitch.blades.and.for.standard.raker.type. bimetal. blades/HSS. blades.. However,. for.exact. specifications. o...
Page 23 - feed Rate
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -21- feed Rate The.speed.at.which.the.saw.blade.will.cut.through.a. workpiece. is. controlled. by. blade. type. and. feed.rate. The.feed.rate.is.controlled.by.the.valve.lever.and.feed. rate. dial. on. the. hydraulic. cylinder. shown. in. figure 22 . To set...
Page 24 - Blade Guides
-22- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blade Guides figure 26. .Blade.guide.position.lock.knob. figure 25. Blade.guide.adjustments. UNpLUG the bandsaw power cord, and NEVER adjust the blade guides while the saw blade is moving! figure 24 . Blade.guide.adjustment.locations. Guide.Bearing. A...
Page 26 - SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
-24- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw aCCEssoriEs figure 28. Blades. SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES figure 29. H5408.blade.tensioning.gauge. H5408—Blade Tensioning Gauge The.Blade.Tensioning.Gauge.ensures.long.blade.life,.reduced.blade.breakage,.and.straight.cutting.by.indicating.correct.tension....
Page 28 - SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE; Schedule
-26- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Lubrication Cleaning the Model G9742 is relatively easy. Keeping.metal.chips.away.from.bandsaw.mecha-nisms. is. important...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -27- review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops. if you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our technical support at (570) 546-9663. SECTION 7: SERV...
Page 31 - Blade Change
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -29- Blade Change Blades should be changed when they become dull, damaged, or when you are using materials that require a blade of a certain type or tooth count. To change the bandsaw blade: 1. uNplug thE BaNdsaW! 2. . Hold. the. headstock,. unattach. the....
Page 32 - Blade Tracking
-30- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw 10. . Reinstall. the. blade. guards,. and. adjust. the. blade. guides. as. described. in. Blade Guides . on. page 22 11. . Re-attach.the.feed.cylinder. Blade Tracking the blade tracking has been properly set at the factory. the tracking will rarely ne...
Page 33 - Electrical Components
g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw -31- Electrical Components figure 41. Capacitor. figure 42. Switch.wiring.right-hand.view. figure 44. Switch.wiring.left.hand.view. figure 43. Switch.wiring.rear.view.
Page 35 - Saw parts Breakdown
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Page 36 - Saw parts List
-34- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 PB07 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 3/4 92 P9742092 GEAR BOX GASKET 2 PN05 HEX NUT 1/4-20 93 P9742093 COVER 3 PW06 FLAT WASHER 1/4 97 PS08M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12 8 PW07 FLAT WASHER 5/16 98 P9742098 KNOB 5/16-18 X 4...
Page 37 - Stand parts Breakdown
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Page 38 - Stand parts List
-36- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 9 P9742009 WHEEL 301A P9742301A VISE BASE V2.01.08 11 PB03 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1 302A P9742302A VISE JAW BRACKET-FRONT V2.01.08 16 P9742016 MOTOR CABLE 303A P9742303A VICE JAW BRACKET-REAR V2.01.08 17 P9742...
Page 39 - Guides & Shafts parts Breakdown
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Page 40 - Labels parts Breakdown
-38- g9742 5" x 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Labels parts Breakdown Safety labels warn about machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REpL...
Page 43 - WARRANTy AND RETURNS
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